Literary Devices Review Quiz

What is characterization?

• The development of characters through words and actions in a story or text

• The setting of a story

• The plot of a story

• The theme of a story

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Who is the character that drives the action and whose fate matters most in a story?

• Antagonist

• Round character

• Flat character

• Protagonist

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What term describes the opposition to the protagonist?

• Protagonist

• Round character

• Antagonist

• Flat character

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is the term for a character that is relatively uncomplicated and does not change throughout the course of the work?

• Round character

• Flat character

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is a dynamic character?

• A character who remains unchanged throughout the story.

• A character who undergoes an important change throughout the story.

• A character who is always the protagonist.

• A character who is always the antagonist.

What is a static character?

• A character who undergoes an important change throughout the story.

• A character who is always the protagonist.

• A character whose personality and ideals remain unchanged throughout the story.

• A character who is always the antagonist.

What is an internal conflict?

• A struggle between characters and external forces

• A character’s struggle within themselves.

• A conflict between two or more characters

• A conflict between a character and society

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What type of conflict occurs when a person is in conflict with another individual?

• Person vs Nature

• Person vs Person

• Person vs Society

• Person vs Self

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What type of conflict is described as a person being in conflict with societal expectations?

• Person vs Nature

• Person vs Society

• Person vs Self

• Person vs Person

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which of the following is NOT one of the five senses used in imagery?

• Sight

• Sound

• Smell

• Movement

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5